Howard County support groups

These groups meet regularly.

Alzheimer's Support Group — First Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. People living with early-stage Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias and their caregivers are invited to attend a free support group led by Dr. Tom Swisher of Bethany Counseling. Includes support, resources, and presentations by health experts. Bethany Counseling, 2875 Bethany Lane, Ellicott City. Pre-screening required. Yolanda Wright, 410-561-9099, ext. 208.

MOMS Club of Ellicott City-Central — First Wednesday, 10 a.m. Support and social group for at-home moms serving the areas west of New Cut Road, 104 and 108, but south of Route 40 (generally the 21042 and 21043 ZIP codes). First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3604 Chatham Road, near Miller Branch Library. http://www.geocities.com/momsclubofec_central or momsclubofec_central@yahoo.com.

Together We Thrive — First Saturday, 10 a.m. Patient support group for men and women diagnosed with cancer, where participants can share, explore and be encouraged in a safe environment. Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center, Medical Pavilion at Howard County, 10710 Charter Drive, Suite G050, Columbia. 410-740-5858 to register.

Young Widows and Widowers group — First Tuesday, 6:30-9 p.m. A social and support group. Jilly's, 10300 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City. Barry Rosenblatt, bdrfromec@verizon.net.

Listings are accepted on a space-available basis. Groups must be open to the public, and priority will be given to those that meet in Howard County. Send information to: Support Groups, Baltimore Sun Media Group, Targeted Media, 501 N. Calvert St., Third Floor, Baltimore, MD 21278; fax to 410-332-6495; or email hccalendar@tribune.com.